Will Ospreay has made a remarkable return to the ring just six months after undergoing double fusion neck surgery in September 2025.
What happened?
He had been battling multiple herniated discs pushing against his spinal cord for months before the operation.
The Aerial Assassin defied the odds and quickly became a regular on AEW programming again.
Why it matters for Will Ospreay
Ospreay spoke to Forbes about his possibility of winning the AEW World Championship and his relationship with New Japan Pro-Wrestling.
He recently wrapped up a tour with New Japan Pro-Wrestling, winning the NEVER Openweight Six-Man Tag Team Championship.
The surgery was a major one, and Ospreay had to learn how to wrestle with a new structure.
What comes next?
Ospreay's goal is to win the AEW World Championship, and doing so in England's grandest stadium, Wembley Stadium, would be a crowning achievement in his career.
He has had to make adjustments, including limiting his range of motion and avoiding certain tricks like the shooting star press.
Ospreay gave a shoutout to his surgeon, Dr. Wallace, and Tony Khan for paying for the surgery, which was more expensive than his house.
He also spoke with Adam Copeland, who has had similar surgery, to learn more about the recovery process.
Ospreay's recovery is still a learning experience, but he is doing fine and feeling up and down at times.
He is grateful for the opportunity to continue his career and is looking forward to the challenges ahead.
The AEW World Championship is within reach for Ospreay, and he is determined to make it happen.